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New Joseph Rowntree report finds hardening of public attitudes towards welfare
Research, carried out by NatCen Social Research, finds that -
’... the relationship between economic circumstances and attitudes to welfare (with attitudes traditionally becoming more supportive in times of recession) has weakened and is largely confined to support for recipients of unemployment benefits.
Much of this change occurred in the period immediately before and during Labour’s term in office and was concentrated among, though not confined, to Labour Party supporters.’